a great big thankyou

[HandyAndy]

thanks Jase, i can,t believe the speed/progress of my build so far,
looking at how many roll hoops have been purchased recently is a good indication of how many Roadsters are currently being built, it must be around the 30 mark so maybe we can get a stand/pitch at next years stoneleigh show, have a few on display etc, what do folk think?
cheers
andy

[jasongray5]

Well definately!!
Can't help but feel that the chassis,donor, and roll bar are all the cheapest bits.
Personaly, I started in November 08 and by the end of febuary, had finished my chassis, stripped my donor and got all my wishbones. Just need to buy a decent bike engine now. And until I can afford one, motivation to make jigs ect has hit an all time low! Dont know how many others are in a similar boat?

[HandyAndy]

thats a fair point on the cheaper bits, but the way i look at it is this....
chassis=almost finished except need wishbones
donor stripped
alloys= got
bodywork= almost got (ordered)
roll bar = almost got (ordered )
so it makes feel that theres no turning back now which is what hopefully will keep me focused if i hit a low point,
next expense for me is wishbones/polybushes
shocks
& probably a 101 things that all add up
then IVA costs.
i,ve set myself a target to go to stoneleigh next year in my Roadster, am i mad or what???

andy

Build them quick as this government will no doubt stop us making our own cars

[flyerncle]

I think I should reply, This forum is full of like minded people with the same goal,producing a self made car. The knowledge base is probably second to none and everybody has some input,some of it a little off track but thats human nature.
I will be truthfull and say after I said "I will give you a hand Andy" I thought what have you just said, But then thought why not, I only sit about trying not to listen to She who thinks she must be obeyed (full 10 inches shorter so no chance) I can also understand the satisfaction of stripping the "Donna" but its was just anther job that had to be done and it was worth the effort to see Handy's face and the look of disbelief on his face was worth the effort and it is amazing how quickly they fall apart when you take them apart the way they were built and thankfully there was only one bolt that proved to be a problem.

Thanks to all the guys who have commented and I think sometimes it's nice to be nice, I do this day in and day out so its dejavu but it was nice to see the smile on his face that I bet will be there for a week and will be there every time he thinks about it.

Regards All

[Bonzo]

Captive nut on the rear sub-frame front mount per chance !!??

That got me on both the cars I stripped.

Although thinking about it. You probably left the sub-frame where it was.

It is a good feeling to be in the position of lending a helping hand.

Well done that man.

[flyerncle]

Ronnie, You will not believe me when I say it was the cap nut holding the rubber cover on the gear lever so I must hold my hands and say I just lost it and yarked it off.

I am a time served mechanic (not a scheme trained " technician",Sorry to the good one's out there) and have a good understanding of most things mechanical and take the least off to the best effect.Rear subframe complete removed, engine,g/box and front suspension all one unit and then split on the ground.
I have a fully kitted comercial garage and bodyshop so it was fairly easy and can understand what a sod of a job it would be otherwise,I sent my man to scrappy to get my donor so was excused that horror story.

Good building one and all and thanks once again for the supporting comments,If I can help I will !



Dont lose sight of the goal !

[HandyAndy]

the memory of the day will never be forgotten but the main memory is the help & goodwill from Flyerncle that will be with me every time i drive my Roadster,
as per title
A great big thankyou.
cheers
andy

[Spikehaus]

I belive 50 % of the enjoyment of building a Roadster is the talking about it, how u did it and helping others where and when you can. I have so much respect everyone who can build on a limited budget and limited engineering facilities availible.

I am lucky that i have use of my own workshop, but no amount of equipment can replace practical knowledge and bit of experience of how to remove a rusted bolt! Sometimes I wonder how on Scrap Heap Challenge 4 nr people can strip a car, weld up a load of scrap and get the engine running in 10 hours??.

[Cobra289]

Hello Gents!

It is nice to read that people have such big hart.

I have had the same experience with a Spanish bloke, he did send me [for my son] the gearbox and rear axle, unfortunately the diff is rusted at the bearings, but hey no problem with that.

Only to think that the cost of the DHL pallet shipping, should be around the 170 pounds.
It is unbelievable that just when the world turns to be so corrupt, such guys arise and give the good example.
I think that our hobby hold a bunch of good blokes and I fill it great to participate with them.

In honer to them, "The Good Fellas"

Regards,
Cobra289 [Carlos the Netherlands]